Jirō_Yabuki

Jirō Yabuki

Jirō Yabuki

Japanese actor

Jirō Yabuki (矢吹二朗, Yabuki Jirō, born Mitsuho Maeda, 6 January 1949) also known as Jirō Chiba is a retired Japanese actor.[1] His older brother was Sonny Chiba.[2] He is known for playing the role of Kazuya Taki in the tokusatsu superhero series Kamen Rider.[3]

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He started his acting career at the Bungakuza theatre company in 1967.[4][5] In 1970, he joined Sonny Chiba's production company and often co-starred with Sonny in many films.[5] His first starring role in the film was in Gekitotsu! Aikidō.[5][6] In 1976, he changed his stage name from Jirō Chiba to Jirō Yabuki.[5]

He announced his retirement as an actor in 1982.[4][3]

Filmography

Film

Television

References

  1. [1]
    "Jiro Yabuki". Kinenote. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
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    "追悼 タフで優しい"地上最強の男"アクション俳優・千葉真一が残したもの". Shūkan Bunshun online 文春オンライン. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
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    "スター千葉真一の弟はきこり?". TBS. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
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    "Jirō Yabuki profile". The TV. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
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    "Jirō Yabuki profile". 映画DB. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
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    "激突! 合気道". ラピュタ. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
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